This is an administrative process documenting a prisoner's entrance into the Jail. This process includes collecting information such as the person's name, address, reason for the arrest (criminal charges), and inventorying their personal property. A photograph and fingerprints of the individual are taken as well.

A Magistrate's Hearing is a formal meeting between a judge and a prisoner. During this meeting, the judge informs the prisoner of his or her charge(s) and advises the prisoner of his or her rights. The bond amount(s) are also set at that time.

Pre-Trial Release is a way for qualified prisoners to be released without paying a bond. Pre-trial release is a personal bond (or promise) to appear. Collin County Pre-Trial Release is responsible for gathering and reviewing information about a prisoner to determine whether to release the prisoner from custody. The individual must meet the following minimum qualifications before a Pre-Trial Release may be considered:

Must be Collin County resident; Must be in Jail on a Collin County offense (first-degree felony charges are excluded); Must not be on parole or have any felony convictions; Must be willing to appear in court until the case is completely out of litigation; Must provide positive identification; Must NOT have history of bond forfeiture.

Pre-Trial Release is committed to making a cost-efficient mechanism available for the release of qualifying defendants from Jail, to assist in alleviating an overcrowded Jail and to provide a fair and unbiased method of release.

Screening methods however, are not simple. Contact Collin County Pre-Trial Release at (972) 547-5265 to determine if a defendant is eligible. Plano Detention Officers cannot determine if a prisoner is eligible for this program.

Visitation is limited to 30 minutes with a maximum of 2 visitors allowed per visit; Visitors must be appropriately dressed, be at least 17-years of age, present a valid driver's license or state issued identification card, and have no outstanding arrest warrants.

Money may be contributed to the prisoner's property. Prescription medication will be accepted and dispensed in the prescribed manner by Jail personnel. Please call (972) 424-5678 to verify any additional items you may wish to bring with you.

Prisoner property can only be released after the prisoner grants written permission authorizing the release. To claim prisoner property it is necessary to: Complete a property release form and present a valid driver's license or a state issued identification card.

This is a warrant issued on a charge on which a judgment of 'Guilty' HAS NOT been entered. A prisoner, bail bond company, or an attorney can post a bond for this type of warrant. The bond assures that the prisoner will appear in court.

Payment can be accepted by either the issuing agency or the City of Plano. If payment is made at the Plano City Jail, cash (in the exact amount) must be used. It is recommended that you verify the exact amount with a Plano City Jail staff member.

No, but most bail bond companies and attorneys can be located in the phone book, on the Internet, or by using directory assistance. A list of the bail bond companies licensed in Collin County is available in the Jail Lobby.

The City of Plano contracts with Signature Towing, for the storage of impounded vehicles. Inquiries concerning fees, method of payment, and directions to the storage facility should be directed to the towing company. Be prepared to provide information such as the vehicle's year, make, model, and license plate number. Signature Towing may be contacted by calling (972) 423-4010 and is physically located at 1204 Municipal Avenue, Plano, TX 75074.